🌅 Otranto: Where Italy Greets the Sun First

The easternmost gem of Italy, where history, turquoise waters, and golden sunrises collide 📍 Why Otranto? Italy’s "Land’s End": The first place to catch the sunrise over the Adriatic A living museum: Greek, Roman, and Ottoman layers in every cobblestone Water so clear you’ll question reality 🏖️ Must-Experience Moments 1. Baia dei Turchi A hidden cove where the Turks landed in the 1500s Powder-soft sand + water in 50 shades of blue 2. Aragonese Castle Climb the ramparts for panoramic sea views Fun fact: Withstood a 15th-century Ottoman siege 3. The Mosaic Miracle Otranto Cathedral’s 12th-century "Tree of Life" floor 800 martyrs’ bones silently telling tales 4. Sunrise at the Lighthouse Be there at dawn when Italy turns gold Pro tip: Bring a cornetto (Italian croissant) for the full experience 🍋 Local Flavors Scampi crudi: Sweet raw langoustines by the harbor Pasticciotto: Puglia’s iconic custard pastry Negronis with an Adriatic breeze chaser #PugliaParadise #ItalianDawn #HiddenItaly